2004 AC Aceca vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (163 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
Because 2004 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aceca | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
