1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight and 1976 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (109 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 675 kg more than 1976 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1976 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1976 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Leone |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |
