2006 Nissan Quest vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Quest is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Nissan Quest. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Quest | Leone |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |
