1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Cielo | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1418 mm |
