2002 Rover 75 vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2002 Rover 75 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (79 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 75 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2002 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (109 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Rover 75 | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Leone |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |