1998 GMC Safari vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, both 1998 GMC Safari and 1998 Honda Life were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 656 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 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
