1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 945 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Park Avenue | Leone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
