2000 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. 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, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Lantra. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Lantra has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Lantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Hyundai Lantra | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
Model | Lantra | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |