2004 Honda Life vs. 1994 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru SVX weights approximately 830 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, 1994 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life. 1994 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 1994 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | SVX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
