1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silhouette | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
