2002 Honda Life vs. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 940 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Pontiac Grand 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 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life, 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, 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1979 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Life | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2950 mm |
