2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (231 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 63 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 Pathfinder (363 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pathfinder | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1808 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
