1999 Honda Today vs. 1988 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Subaru Leone (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Subaru Leone weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today 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, 1988 Subaru Leone (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1988 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Leone |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
