1979 Subaru Rex vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1979 Subaru Rex is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1302 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 275 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, 1968 Volkswagen 1302 (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Rex | 1968 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rex | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2410 mm |
