2002 Subaru Outback vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Outback (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 700 kg more than 1997 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, 2002 Subaru Outback (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Outback | Life |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
