1989 Subaru Legacy vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,820 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Subaru Legacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Legacy | Life |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1820 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
