2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Subaru Leone (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 128 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Subaru Leone (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 1975 Subaru Leone has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Subaru Leone will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Panda | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Panda | Leone |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2450 mm |