1981 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Buick Park Avenue 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 2010 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1981 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Leone | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Subaru | Buick |
| Model | Leone | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3009 mm |
