1958 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 40 (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 40 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1981 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, 1958 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 40 | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 40 | Rex |
Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 1930 mm |