1975 Subaru Leone vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 30 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 375 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Subaru Leone | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Leone | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
