1985 Jeep CJ vs. 1985 Subaru Leone

To start off, both 1985 Jeep CJ and 1985 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Subaru Leone (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Jeep CJ. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1985 Jeep CJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 206 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Jeep CJ (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Jeep CJ 1985 Subaru Leone
Make Jeep Subaru
Model CJ Leone
Year Released 1985 1985
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1780 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 3900 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2470 mm


 

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