2000 Buick Cielo vs. 2000 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 2000 Buick Cielo and 2000 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,130 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Buick Cielo. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Cielo.
Because 2000 Infiniti Q45 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 2000 Infiniti Q45. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (378 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Cielo | 2000 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Cielo | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1760 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
