1990 Eagle Summit vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Eagle Summit is newer by 17 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 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Summit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Summit (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Summit should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Summit weights approximately 255 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.
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, 1990 Eagle Summit (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Summit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Summit | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Eagle | Subaru |
| Model | Summit | Leone |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1468 cc | 1176 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
