2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 296 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Buick Lucerne is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Buick Lucerne. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Lucerne | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |
