2004 Honda Life vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 695 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Life | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
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 | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |