1986 Lotus Excel vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 177 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lotus Excel. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lotus Excel | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Excel | Leone |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
