1958 Rover P4 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 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 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P4 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | P4 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1930 mm |
