1976 Seat 124 vs. 1990 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Subaru Leone is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Leone (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Leone weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Subaru Leone (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 1990 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | 124 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2470 mm |
