2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1976 Subaru Leone

To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Leone. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Leone.

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, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Leone. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Leone. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1976 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1976 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: