1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Subaru Leone is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 548 kg more than 1990 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 1980 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1990 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | LeSabre | Leone |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |
