2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2002 Acura CL

To start off, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.

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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2002 Acura CL
Make Oldsmobile Acura
Model Silhouette CL
Year Released 2003 2002
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 3210 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 184 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2580 mm


 

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