1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (97 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
Model | Freelander | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |