2009 Nissan Quest vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 729 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 2009 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1975 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1975 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Nissan Quest | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | Quest | Leone |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2450 mm |