2000 Honda Z vs. 1990 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2000 Honda Z 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Leone (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Leone weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Z 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, 1990 Subaru Leone (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Z | 1990 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Z | Leone |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
