2001 Oldsmobile Bravada vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (272 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 1210 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Honda |
| Model | Bravada | Life |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2370 mm |
