2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (163 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 527 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ridgeline | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
