1971 Honda Life vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1974 Subaru Leone is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Subaru Leone (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Subaru Leone weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Subaru Leone (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Life | Leone |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2450 mm |
