1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 1090 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Subaru |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Rex |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 1930 mm |
