2006 Honda Accord vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 31 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 220 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Leone |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
