2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 650 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena 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 Siena | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Siena | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2800 mm |