1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1979 Lancia Beta and 1979 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 465 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.
Because 1979 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 1979 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta, 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Beta | Rex |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1930 mm |
