1990 Renault Espace vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Espace | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Espace | Leone |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |
