1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1991 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 260 kg more than 1991 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Silhouette | Espace |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
