2007 Acura RL vs. 1985 Subaru Leone
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 22 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1985 Subaru Leone. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1985 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 465 kg more than 1985 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Subaru Leone. (137 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1985 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RL | Leone |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2470 mm |
