1983 BMW 316 vs. 1983 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1983 BMW 316 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 170 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.
Because 1983 BMW 316 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 316 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Leone. 1983 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1983 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1983 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 316 | 1983 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 316 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
