1996 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 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 Honda Civic. 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 Honda Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Leone |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
