1991 Dodge Caravan vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1991 Dodge Caravan and 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1991 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 315 kg more than 1991 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Dodge Caravan | 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Caravan | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |