2009 Audi S6 vs. 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2009 Audi S6 is newer by 6 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Because 2009 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi S6 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, 2009 Audi S6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S6 | 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S6 | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |
