1984 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 130 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Subaru Leone (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Leone |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
