2001 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2001 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 5 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 13 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Daewoo Chairman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Daewoo Chairman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Chairman. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Chairman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Chairman | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Daewoo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Chairman | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1680 mm |
