2009 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 12 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, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 298 kg more than 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Accord | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
