2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 680 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.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | GranSport | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
