2000 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Subaru Leone weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 2000 Honda Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1977 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
