2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (185 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 694 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (98 Nm). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Panda | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 95 L |
