1959 Bristol 406 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 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 731 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 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Bristol | Subaru |
Model | 406 | Rex |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1930 mm |