1985 Subaru Leone vs. 1981 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. Both 1985 Subaru Leone and 1981 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone 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, 1981 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Subaru Leone | 1981 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leone | Golf |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
