2006 Subaru Outback vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 759 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Subaru Outback (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Outback | 2001 Honda Life | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Outback | Life |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |