1979 Subaru Rex vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Triumph Herald (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Triumph Herald weights approximately 227 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, 1959 Triumph Herald (83 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm). This means 1959 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Rex | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Subaru | Triumph |
| Model | Rex | Herald |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2330 mm |
