1993 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 942 kg more than 1993 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Subaru Leone | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Subaru | SsangYong |
| Model | Leone | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2830 mm |
