1975 Subaru Leone vs. 1992 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1992 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 791 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.
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, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1992 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1975 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1975 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Subaru Leone | 1992 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Leone | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2820 mm |
