2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Subaru Leone (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Panda | Leone |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
