1957 Bristol 405 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 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 705 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 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Bristol | Subaru |
| Model | 405 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1930 mm |
