2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Porsche |
| Model | Silhouette | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3385 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2420 mm |
