1974 Renault 12 vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1975 Subaru Leone is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault 12 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1974 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1974 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Renault 12 | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | 12 | Leone |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |