1971 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1241 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 2010 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Subaru Leone | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Leone | Musso |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1361 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
