1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Audi S8
To start off, 2010 Audi S8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Audi S8.
Because 2010 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S8 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, 2010 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Audi S8 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Silhouette | S8 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
