1981 Fiat Strada vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Strada 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Strada (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat Strada weights approximately 160 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiat Strada (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat Strada | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Strada | Leone |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |