2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane 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 16 more horse power than 1993 Renault Safrane. (168 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 170 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane 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.
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2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Silhouette | Safrane |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |