1995 Lada Niva vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1995 Lada Niva and 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lada Niva | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Lada | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Niva | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
