2004 Honda Life vs. 1993 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Subaru Impreza (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 328 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, 1993 Subaru Impreza (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1993 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 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 | 1118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |
