2005 Audi S4 vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S4 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
