1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager and 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (262 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager has manual transmission. 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
