2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 490 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
| Model | Silhouette | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
