2001 Honda Life vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Outback (206 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Outback weights approximately 820 kg more than 2001 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, 2000 Subaru Outback (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2000 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
