1981 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 605 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Because 1981 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1972 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1981 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1981 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Land Rover Serie III | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Serie III | Leone |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |