2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Xedos 9. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Xedos |
| Model | Silhouette | 9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
