1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Avanti Avanti (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Avanti Avanti.
Because 1983 Avanti Avanti 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 1983 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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, 1983 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Avanti Avanti | 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Avanti | Oldsmobile |
Model | Avanti | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |