1971 Riley 4 vs. 1983 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1983 Subaru Leone is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1983 Subaru Leone.
Because 1971 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Riley 4 | 1983 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Riley | Subaru |
Model | 4 | Leone |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |