2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1336 kg more than 1973 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |
