1980 Honda Accord vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (52 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Accord | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Leone |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |