1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1993 De Tomaso Bigua and 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 600 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bigua | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
