1997 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1997 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, both 1997 Honda Step Wagon and 1997 Oldsmobile SS were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Step Wagon.
Because 1997 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Oldsmobile SS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Step Wagon 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 Oldsmobile SS (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Step Wagon. (186 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Step Wagon | 1997 Oldsmobile SS | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Step Wagon | SS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
