2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 206 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 76 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 715 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Peugeot |
| Model | Silhouette | 206 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
