1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2011 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 18 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 615 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2011 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Daihatsu |
| Model | Silhouette | Materia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
