2005 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 271 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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Leone |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 825 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |