1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Chevrolet Vega | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Vega | Leone |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |