1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1973 Subaru R-2
To start off, 1973 Subaru R-2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1973 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 914 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1973 Subaru R-2. 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 914 | 1973 Subaru R-2 | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 914 | R-2 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1677 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1930 mm |