2005 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 594 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
