1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1981 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 1 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Leone. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 100 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Leone. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Ritmo | Leone |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
