1967 Wartburg 312 vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1971 Subaru Leone is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Wartburg 312 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 (68 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Wartburg 312. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1967 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1971 Subaru Leone (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Wartburg 312. 1971 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1967 Wartburg 312 has manual transmission. 1967 Wartburg 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Wartburg 312 | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Wartburg | Subaru |
| Model | 312 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
