1989 Honda Legend vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1989 Honda Legend is newer by 16 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 2,674 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Legend weights approximately 445 kg more than 1973 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1989 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Legend | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Legend | Leone |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2674 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
