1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. Both 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette are equipped with a 3,135 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cutlass | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
