2006 Acura RL vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette

To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 213 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.

Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RL 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
Make Acura Oldsmobile
Model RL Silhouette
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 3392 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 185 HP
Torque 347 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1791 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 95 L


 

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