1990 Proton Saloon vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Proton Saloon is newer by 11 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Proton Saloon (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Proton Saloon should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Proton Saloon.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Proton Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Proton Saloon | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Proton | Subaru |
| Model | Saloon | Leone |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
