1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1992 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1992 Jaguar XJ220 and 1992 Subaru Leone were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1992 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1992 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1992 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Jaguar XJ220 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 1992 Jaguar XJ220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Subaru Leone. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 1992 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XJ220 | Leone |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
