2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (163 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ducato | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
