1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 215 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Mazda 929 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 929 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
