1993 Chevrolet APV vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet APV would be higher. Both 1993 Chevrolet APV and 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette are equipped with a 3,135 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet APV. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet APV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 130 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet APV. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet APV. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet APV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet APV | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | APV | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
