1998 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 437 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
