1980 BMW 316 vs. 1980 Subaru Rex
To start off, both 1980 BMW 316 and 1980 Subaru Rex were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 316 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 316 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 BMW 316 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1980 Subaru Rex | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 316 | Rex |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 43 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1930 mm |