1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 22 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 750 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 1995 Buick Riviera. 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone. 1995 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1973 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1973 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Riviera | Leone |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
