1980 Subaru Coupe vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Subaru Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1980 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Subaru Coupe weights approximately 138 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Subaru Coupe (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Subaru Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Subaru Coupe | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
