1973 Lancia Beta vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1973 Lancia Beta 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lancia Beta (100 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lancia Beta weights approximately 195 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lancia Beta (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Lancia Beta | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Beta | Leone |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2450 mm |
