2004 Honda Life vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2005 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Outback weights approximately 759 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, 2005 Subaru Outback (339 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
