1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 18 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 698 kg more than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge DURANGO is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Dodge |
| Model | Silhouette | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3042 mm |
