1979 Subaru Rex vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 320 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, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Rex | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Subaru | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rex | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2400 mm |
