1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1972 Subaru Leone. (79 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1972 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru Leone. (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Leone |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
