1988 Subaru Leone vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, both 1988 Subaru Leone and 1988 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 760 (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 305 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 Volvo 760 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 Volvo 760. 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 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Subaru Leone | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volvo |
| Model | Leone | 760 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2780 mm |
