2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Silhouette | Impala |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2807 mm |
