1998 Nissan President vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette

To start off, 1998 Nissan President is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 240 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Nissan President 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Make Nissan Oldsmobile
Model President Silhouette
Year Released 1998 1993
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 3133 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 394 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2800 mm


 

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