2004 Honda Life vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Legacy (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 635 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, 1989 Subaru Legacy (245 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2590 mm |
