2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Because 2010 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 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, 2010 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | BMW |
| Model | Silhouette | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3066 mm |
