1959 Rover P4 vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Subaru Leone is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,625 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P4 (92 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1959 Rover P4 (168 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rover P4 | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2625 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2390 mm |
