1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Subaru Rex is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 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, 1959 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Abarth | Subaru |
Model | 1000 | Rex |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1930 mm |