2001 Rover 45 vs. 1981 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2001 Rover 45 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 45 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Rover 45 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 1981 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 45 | Leone |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
