2007 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A6 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
