1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 750 (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 750 weights approximately 50 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, 1957 Abarth 750 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Abarth | Subaru |
Model | 750 | Rex |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |