1977 Porsche 928 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 915 kg more than 1979 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 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Porsche 928 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 928 | Rex |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1930 mm |