2005 Honda Insight vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 26 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Leone (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Insight. 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Insight | Leone |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
