2002 Buick Cielo vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R

To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 11 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. Both 2002 Buick Cielo and 2013 Nissan GT-R are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2002 Buick Cielo. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 217 kg more than 2002 Buick Cielo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Cielo. (387 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Cielo.

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