1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 21 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (164 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Because 2012 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Silhouette | A8 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2992 mm |
