1986 Subaru Leone vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 528 kg more than 1986 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Subaru Leone | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Leone | Forester |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2616 mm |
