2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Express | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2850 mm |
