2007 Acura RL vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Acura | Oldsmobile |
| Model | RL | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
