1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 535 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, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Mirafiori | Rex |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1930 mm |