1972 Subaru Leone vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (83 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 350 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 1972 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Subaru Leone | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
