1999 Subaru Legacy vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 525 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Legacy | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy | Leone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
