1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. 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 93 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Tata |
| Model | Silhouette | Indica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
