1967 Opel Record vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1978 Subaru Rex is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,511 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Opel Record (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex.
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 Opel Record (152 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Opel | Subaru |
| Model | Record | Rex |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1930 mm |
