1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 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 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Appia | Rex |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1930 mm |