1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Charger 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 680 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 Chrysler Charger 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 Chrysler Charger. 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 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Charger | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Charger | Leone |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |