1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1983 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint and 1983 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1983 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Sprint | Leone |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
