1982 Renault Siete vs. 1982 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1982 Renault Siete and 1982 Subaru DL were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Subaru DL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Subaru DL (67 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Renault Siete. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Subaru DL should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Subaru DL weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Renault Siete. 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, 1982 Subaru DL (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault Siete. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Subaru DL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault Siete | 1982 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Siete | DL |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2470 mm |
