2009 Hyundai Azera vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Azera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (184 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2009 Hyundai Azera (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 2005 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Hyundai | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Azera | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2850 mm |
