1988 Porsche 911 vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
