1992 Mitsubishi Magna vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1992 Mitsubishi Magna and 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Mitsubishi Magna. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1992 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 315 kg more than 1992 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mitsubishi Magna. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mitsubishi Magna. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1992 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 1992 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mitsubishi Magna | 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Magna | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2554 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
