1987 Dodge Daytona vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Dodge Daytona (172 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (163 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Dodge Daytona should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Dodge Daytona. (271 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Dodge Daytona | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Daytona | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
