1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Atos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 860 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Atos. (84 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Hyundai |
| Model | Silhouette | Atos |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
