2003 Honda City vs. 2003 Subaru R2

To start off, both 2003 Honda City and 2003 Subaru R2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda City weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Subaru R2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru R2 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, 2003 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (58 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda City 2003 Subaru R2
Make Honda Subaru
Model City R2
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1341 cc 658 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 58 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 5200 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 810 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2370 mm


 

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