1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Cielo | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1438 mm |
