1979 Subaru Rex vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 31 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Venga (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 1175 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.

Because 1979 Subaru Rex is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.

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