1981 Subaru Leone vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 23 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 885 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Leone | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leone | Touran |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
