2002 Buick Cielo vs. 2010 Opel Antara

To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 8 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 103 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Buick Cielo.

Because 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara. 2002 Buick Cielo has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Antara 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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