1995 Subaru Vivio vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 657 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Vivio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Life (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Subaru Vivio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Honda Life (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Life will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Vivio. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1995 Subaru Vivio has manual transmission. 1995 Subaru Vivio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Subaru Vivio | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Vivio | Life |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2370 mm |
