2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 636 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Land Rover | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Defender | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
