1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
