1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2008 Saturn Aura is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Aura (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Saturn Aura.
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, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Saturn |
| Model | Silhouette | Aura |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
