2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
| Model | Silhouette | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2835 mm |
