1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 743 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
