1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1991 Toyota Corolla 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 (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 650 kg more than 1991 Toyota Corolla. 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 (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 1991 Toyota Corolla
Make Oldsmobile Toyota
Model Silhouette Corolla
Year Released 1991 1991
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3135 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 237 Nm 101 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2440 mm


 

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