1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 880 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Bonneville | Leone |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2470 mm |
