2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 881 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Aygo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
