2008 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Subaru Leone.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Leone. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1984 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1984 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1984 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Leone |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |