1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1971 Subaru Leone is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,361 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru Leone (79 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 38 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Because 1953 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Subaru Leone (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Appia | Leone |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
