1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS and 1988 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 293 kg more than 1988 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 328 GTS | Leone |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
