1971 Morris Marina vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1972 Subaru Leone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Morris Marina weights approximately 130 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 1971 Morris Marina 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 Morris Marina. 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, 1971 Morris Marina (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone. 1972 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Marina | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Morris | Subaru |
Model | Marina | Leone |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |