2010 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 471 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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 1998 Honda Life | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Silverado | Life |
Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2370 mm |