2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2002 Rover 45
To start off, both 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2002 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Rover 45. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2002 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 Rover 45. 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, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 45. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 45. 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2002 Rover 45 has manual transmission. 2002 Rover 45 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2002 Rover 45 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Rover |
Model | Silhouette | 45 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |