1979 Subaru DL 1.6 vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, both 1979 Subaru DL 1.6 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 1.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru DL 1.6 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1979 Subaru DL .
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 1.6 (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL . (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Subaru DL 1.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL .
Compare all specifications:
1979 Subaru DL 1.6 | 1979 Subaru DL | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | DL | DL |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2470 mm |