1979 Subaru Leone vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 362 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Leone | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
