1981 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 905 kg more than 1973 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | Leone |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
