1979 Honda Accord vs. 1984 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1984 Subaru Leone is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1984 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Leone |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
