1953 Morris Minor vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 918 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Subaru Rex (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Subaru Rex should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Morris Minor weights approximately 255 kg more than 1978 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, 1953 Morris Minor (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Morris Minor | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Morris | Subaru |
Model | Minor | Rex |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 918 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 53 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1930 mm |