1990 Subaru Leone vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 23 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 178 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Subaru Leone | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Subaru | Mini |
| Model | Leone | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2467 mm |
