1978 Subaru Rex vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 497 kg more than 1978 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Subaru Rex is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Subaru Rex | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Rex | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 544 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2630 mm |