1985 Subaru Leone vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, both 1985 Subaru Leone and 1985 TVR 390 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,905 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 TVR 390 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 TVR 390 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 TVR 390 should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 TVR 390 weights approximately 17 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 1985 TVR 390. 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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Subaru Leone | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | Subaru | TVR |
| Model | Leone | 390 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2390 mm |
