2000 Buick Regal vs. 1990 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 1990 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |
