1989 Renault 21 vs. 1989 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1989 Renault 21 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 21 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Leone weights approximately 12 kg more than 1989 Renault 21.
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 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 21 | 1989 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 21 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2470 mm |
