1979 Autobianchi A 112 vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, both 1979 Autobianchi A 112 and 1979 Subaru Coupe were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru Coupe (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1979 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Autobianchi A 112. (73 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Autobianchi A 112.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Autobianchi A 112 | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Subaru |
| Model | A 112 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 928 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |
