1989 Honda Accord vs. 1989 Subaru Leone

To start off, both 1989 Honda Accord and 1989 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 218 kg more than 1989 Subaru Leone. 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Leone.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Honda Accord 1989 Subaru Leone
Make Honda Subaru
Model Accord Leone
Year Released 1989 1989
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1955 cc 1299 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 64 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 166 Nm 98 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1198 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2470 mm