2001 Smart ForFour vs. 1990 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 11 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Smart ForFour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Smart ForFour (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Smart ForFour should accelerate faster than 1990 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Subaru Leone weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour.
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 Smart ForFour (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Smart ForFour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Smart ForFour | 1990 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForFour | Leone |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
