1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A 110 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 1930 mm |
