1998 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 147 kg more than 1998 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2005 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| 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 | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2102 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
