2008 Nissan Livina vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2008 Nissan Livina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Livina weights approximately 755 kg more than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
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, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Livina. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Livina has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Livina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Nissan Livina | 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | Livina | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3133 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |