1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1100 (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 1100 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1930 mm |
