2008 GMC Canyon vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 10 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 1351 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, 2008 GMC Canyon (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Canyon | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2370 mm |
