1996 Honda Shuttle vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1996 Honda Shuttle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Shuttle (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
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, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Shuttle. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Shuttle | 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Shuttle | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |