1997 Mazda 626 vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1997 Mazda 626 and 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 94 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 540 kg more than 1997 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 626. (151 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mazda 626 | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 626 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
