1987 Subaru Leone vs. 1987 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1987 Subaru Leone and 1987 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1987 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Santana weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Nissan Santana (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Subaru Leone | 1987 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Leone | Santana |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
