2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (425 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3710 mm |
