2008 Subaru Impreza vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 615 kg more than 2003 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 Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Impreza | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
