2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 1974 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2003 Renault Be Bop is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Be Bop is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 1974 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 535 kg more than 1974 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop 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, 2003 Renault Be Bop (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Subaru Leone. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 1974 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Be Bop | Leone |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
