1997 GMC Safari vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Today |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |
