1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 700 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 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, 1960 Abarth 700 (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | 700 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
