1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1980 Land Rover Serie III is newer by 1 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Because 1980 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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.
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1980 Land Rover Serie III | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Serie III | Rex |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 29 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 1930 mm |