1989 Skoda L vs. 1989 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1989 Skoda L 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Subaru Leone (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Subaru Leone weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Skoda L 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 1989 Skoda L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Subaru Leone (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Skoda L | 1989 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | L | Leone |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
