2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 874 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (509 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Suburban | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
