1988 Subaru Leone vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1988 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1988 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 970 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 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Subaru Leone | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Leone | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4896 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2855 mm |
