1981 Subaru Leone vs. 1994 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1994 Toyota Previa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 795 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, 1994 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Leone | 1994 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Previa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2530 mm |
