1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 113 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 740 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica 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:
| 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Tata |
| Model | Silhouette | Indica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
