1984 Subaru Leone vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1984 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Leone. 2009 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1984 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1984 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Subaru Leone | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Leone | Korando |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2490 mm |
