2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 750 kg more than 1990 Toyota Carina. 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, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
