1963 Rover P6 vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1976 Subaru Rex is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1976 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 P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Rover P6 | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Rover | Subaru |
Model | P6 | Rex |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1930 mm |