1963 Rover 2000 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1978 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Rover 2000 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 2000 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1930 mm |
