1969 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 356 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1977 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1977 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Toronado | Rex |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6967 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1930 mm |
