1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, both 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1994 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 695 kg more than 1994 Renault 21. 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1994 Renault 21 has manual transmission. 1994 Renault 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1994 Renault 21 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Silhouette | 21 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |