1957 Rover P4 vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1974 Subaru Leone is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Rover P4 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 1957 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1957 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
