1979 Subaru Rex vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 16 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 840 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 1995 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Subaru Rex | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Subaru | Holden |
| Model | Rex | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 2740 mm |
