1999 GMC Safari vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 955 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic, 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
