2002 Honda Life vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 490 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.
Because 2001 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 (197 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
