1983 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,361 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Subaru Leone (68 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone.
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, 1971 Subaru Leone (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic. 1971 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1983 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1983 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Leone |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
