2002 Honda Life vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Legacy (135 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 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, 1994 Subaru Legacy (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
