1972 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1979 Subaru Leone

To start off, 1979 Subaru Leone is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Leone (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Colt.

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