1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1977 Subaru Rex is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 475 kg more than 1977 Subaru Rex. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Giulia | Rex |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1930 mm |
