1985 Subaru Leone vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 155 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Subaru Leone | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Leone | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
