2000 Porsche 996 vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Porsche 996 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche 996 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche 996 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1976 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, 2000 Porsche 996 (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche 996 | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 996 | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2450 mm |
