1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1986 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 528 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Leone. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 940 kg more than 1986 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Aston Martin Vantage 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 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Leone. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1986 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
| Model | Vantage | Leone |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
