1990 Subaru Leone vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 67 kg more than 1990 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Subaru Leone | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Leone | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
