1979 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 555 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.
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, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Leone | 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Subaru | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Leone | Shogun |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
