2008 Kia Sportage vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sportage | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2850 mm |
