1969 Nissan President vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1972 Subaru Leone is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 810 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan President 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 1969 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan President | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | President | Leone |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |
