1995 Honda NSX vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda NSX | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Leone |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
