1959 Lancia Appia 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 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 365 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Appia | Rex |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 29 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1930 mm |