2010 Volkswagen Routan vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 35 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 1271 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, 2010 Volkswagen Routan (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Routan | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Routan | Leone |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2096 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2450 mm |
