1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
Model | Silhouette | Forester |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |