1983 Subaru Leone vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 340 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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Subaru Leone | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
