1988 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1988 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1975 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1975 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Chevrolet Suburban | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Suburban | Leone |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |