1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 15 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 94 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 725 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
| Model | Silhouette | 15 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2440 mm |
