2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 10 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 87 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 495 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Silhouette | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
