1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. 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 84 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 784 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Silhouette | Accord |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
