1971 Porsche 914 vs. 1971 Subaru R-2
To start off, both 1971 Porsche 914 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 465 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 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 914 | 1971 Subaru R-2 | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 914 | R-2 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1679 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 |
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 |