2002 Buick Cielo vs. 2004 Fiat Panda

To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Cielo (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.

Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2002 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2002 Buick Cielo has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda 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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