1980 Subaru Leone vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1980 Subaru Leone is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1406 kg more than 1980 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Leone. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Leone. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1980 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1980 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Subaru Leone | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
Model | Leone | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |