2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Rendezvous (293 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rendezvous | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
