1980 Bitter SC vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 5 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Bitter SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Bitter | Subaru |
| Model | SC | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
