1997 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 990 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1997 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Suburban | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Suburban | Leone |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2470 mm |
