1988 Holden Barina vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1988 Holden Barina 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Subaru Leone (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Subaru Leone weights approximately 300 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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, 1988 Subaru Leone (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Barina | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Barina | Leone |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2470 mm |
