2008 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 29 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Leone (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. 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 2008 Fiat 500. 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Leone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
