2006 Honda Jazz vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1215 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 Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Jazz | Leone |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1176 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
