1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 Nissan Quest.
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, 2010 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
| Model | Silhouette | Quest |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3160 mm |
