1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 19 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 985 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 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | Vantage | Leone |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
