1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1977 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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 1900 | Rex |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1930 mm |