1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2000 Subaru Outback is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Outback (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Because 2000 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback 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, 2000 Subaru Outback (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Silhouette | Outback |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
