1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1986 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 960 kg more than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Suzuki Jimny. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1986 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 1986 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1986 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Suzuki |
Model | Silhouette | Jimny |
Year Released | 1989 | 1986 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 538 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2040 mm |