2008 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
Model | Civic | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3349 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |