2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, both 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 155 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 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 SsangYong Rexton (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2005 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2005 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2005 SsangYong Rexton
Make Oldsmobile SsangYong
Model Silhouette Rexton
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3350 cc 2874 cc
Horse Power 184 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2250 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1745 kg 1900 kg
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2830 mm


 

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