2003 Toyota Echo vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Echo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 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, 2003 Toyota Echo (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Echo | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Echo | Leone |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
