2007 Acura RL vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 28 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 2007 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RL | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |
