1997 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 9 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
