1980 Subaru Leone vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 495 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 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Leone. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Subaru Leone | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Leone | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
