2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 199 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Exige | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
