1971 Chrysler Centura vs. 1971 Subaru R-2
To start off, both 1971 Chrysler Centura and 1971 Subaru R-2 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Centura (119 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 655 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Centura | 1971 Subaru R-2 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Centura | R-2 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 1930 mm |
