1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 2056 kg more than 1980 Subaru Rex.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1980 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1980 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Subaru |
| Model | Phantom | Rex |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2591 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 1930 mm |
