1951 Austin A vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 29 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 Subaru Rex.
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, 1951 Austin A (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Austin | Subaru |
| Model | A | Rex |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
