2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Volvo |
Model | Silhouette | V50 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |