2008 Honda Ridgeline vs. 1973 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2008 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 35 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1973 Subaru Leone. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 330 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, 2008 Honda Ridgeline (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru Leone. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru Leone. 2008 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 1973 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1973 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Ridgeline | 1973 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Ridgeline | Leone |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1361 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
