2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 9 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 277 kg more than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Silhouette | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1791 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
