1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 1999 Buick Cielo has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Cielo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Cielo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2030 mm |
