1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1977 Alfa Romeo GT and 1977 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 445 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | GT | Rex |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 1930 mm |