2012 Subaru Forester vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 37 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 744 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Forester | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Leone |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2450 mm |
