1979 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1979 Chevrolet Camaro and 1979 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 600 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Camaro | Leone |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |