2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1996 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile SS would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1996 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Silverado | SS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
