1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Azure | Leone |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2390 mm |
