2002 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 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.
Because 1976 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1976 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Leone |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
