2007 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Subaru Leone will offer significantly more control. 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 NSX (299 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda NSX | 1978 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2450 mm |
