1979 Renault 4 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1979 Renault 4 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 955 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 4 (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 4 weights approximately 160 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 Renault 4, 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 Renault 4 (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 4 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1930 mm |
