2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2003 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2003 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 36 more horse power than 2003 Saab 05-Sep. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2003 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Saab 05-Sep. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Saab 05-Sep. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Saab 05-Sep. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2003 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2003 Saab 05-Sep 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 | 2003 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Saab |
Model | Silhouette | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |