1981 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1981 Daihatsu Delta and 1981 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Daihatsu Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Delta should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Daihatsu Delta weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Delta 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 1981 Daihatsu Delta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Daihatsu Delta (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Daihatsu Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Delta | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Delta | Leone |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2390 mm |