1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 592 cc (2 cylinders), 1959 Berkeley Foursome is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley Foursome (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Subaru Rex weights approximately 179 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Because 1981 Subaru Rex is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Berkeley Foursome (48 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Berkeley Foursome will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Berkeley | Subaru |
| Model | Foursome | Rex |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 592 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
