2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 301 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Accord 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 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Silhouette | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2741 mm |
