2005 Hyundai Dynasty vs. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Dynasty should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty. (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Dynasty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Dynasty | 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dynasty | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
