2007 Honda Civic vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 766 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1981 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1981 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Leone |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |