1985 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 6 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Buick Estate. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | Leone |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
