2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 275 kg more than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2003 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. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ducato | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
