1975 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 35 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 784 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (240 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 2010 Volvo S80 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. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Subaru Leone | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Subaru | Volvo |
Model | Leone | S80 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2776 mm |