2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2010 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2010 Mazda Premacy 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, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Mazda Premacy. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2010 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Mazda |
| Model | Silhouette | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
