1999 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora

To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Silverado and 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (251 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
Make Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Model Silverado Aurora
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4801 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1805 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 5170 mm 5220 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2900 mm


 

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