1989 GMC Suburban vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1989 GMC Suburban is newer by 10 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone.
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, 1989 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone. 1989 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 GMC Suburban | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Leone |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2390 mm |
