2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1984 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 749 kg more than 1984 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2390 mm |
