2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1979 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Leone (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Leone weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Subaru Leone is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Leone 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, 1979 Subaru Leone (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1979 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Charade | Leone |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
