1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1976 Subaru Rex is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite weights approximately 179 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, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Subaru |
| Model | Sprite | Rex |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
