2002 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2002 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
