1998 Honda Life vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1010 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 1980 Pontiac Grand 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Life | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |