2002 Honda Life vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Life weights approximately 40 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1981 Subaru Leone (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1981 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1981 Subaru Leone 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:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Leone |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
