1981 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 786 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone. 2010 Honda Element 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 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Leone | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Leone | Element |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2576 mm |
