1980 Subaru Leone vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (77 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1999 Suzuki Vitara (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Leone. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Subaru Leone | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Leone | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2370 mm |
