1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1988 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry 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 75 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 540 kg more than 1988 Toyota Camry. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1988 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Camry |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
