2005 Renault Clio vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone.
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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Clio | Leone |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1460 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
