1980 Opel Commodore vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 537 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 1980 Opel Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Opel Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Opel Commodore | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1176 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1312 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
