2000 Honda Life vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2001 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 375 kg more than 2000 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, 2001 Subaru Impreza (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 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 | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
