2009 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
