1976 Porsche 912 vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 Subaru Rex is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 912 (86 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1981 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, 1976 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Porsche 912 | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 912 | Rex |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 1930 mm |