1971 Buick GS vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1971 Buick GS and 1971 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 872 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Buick GS 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 1971 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick GS | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | GS | Leone |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2450 mm |