2006 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2006 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Bluebird. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Bluebird | 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bluebird | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
