1979 Renault 4 vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1979 Renault 4 and 1979 Subaru DL 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 DL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Subaru DL (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Subaru DL should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru DL weights approximately 245 kg more than 1979 Renault 4. 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 DL (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru DL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 4 | 1979 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | DL |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
