1999 Honda Life vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 354 kg more than 1999 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, 1995 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 1995 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Life | Impreza |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |