2002 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Subaru Leone

To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 154 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.

Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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