2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 70 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis 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 | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
