1978 Subaru Rex vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 27 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 761 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 465 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.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 839 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Subaru Rex | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Subaru | TVR |
| Model | Rex | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 544 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2570 mm |
