1980 Pontiac Grand Safari vs. 1992 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1992 Subaru Leone is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 820 kg more than 1992 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 Pontiac Grand Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | 1992 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | Grand Safari | Leone |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |