1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 110 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1069 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, 1964 Austin A 110 (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 110 | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Austin | Subaru |
Model | A 110 | Rex |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1930 mm |