1979 Subaru Leone vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Leone | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
