1974 Subaru Leone vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corona (89 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 355 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Corona 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 1976 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1976 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Subaru Leone | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1361 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
