1999 Honda Life vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 665 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.
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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2624 mm |
