2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 68 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Commander | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3350 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
