2002 Buick Cielo vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2002 Buick Cielo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Buick Cielo. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Cielo weights approximately 82 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1987 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Cielo. (387 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Cielo. 2002 Buick Cielo has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Cielo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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