1988 Honda Civic vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Civic | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Leone |
Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1176 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |