1979 Subaru Leone vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 28 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Leone | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
