2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tribute | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
