2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Subaru Legacy (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Subaru Legacy | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Legacy | Life |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |