1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1973 BMW 2004 and 1973 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW 2004 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (52 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 2004 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1973 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 BMW 2004 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 1973 BMW 2004. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 2004 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
