2003 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1980 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Subaru Leone (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Subaru Leone weights approximately 75 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.
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, 1980 Subaru Leone (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Charade. 2003 Daihatsu Charade has automatic transmission and 1980 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1980 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Charade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Charade | 1980 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Charade | Leone |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |