1975 Holden Statesman vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1975 Holden Statesman and 1975 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Holden Statesman (238 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Statesman weights approximately 737 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Holden Statesman 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 1975 Holden Statesman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Statesman 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:
| 1975 Holden Statesman | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Statesman | Leone |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
