1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Cielo | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1940 mm |
