2007 Honda Accord vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 90 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 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Accord | Leone |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2352 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |