1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1993 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Esprit | Leone |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |