2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Armada 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 483 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Armada | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 95 L |
