2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 128 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Nissan |
Model | Silhouette | Maxima |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4841 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2776 mm |