1981 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 525 | Rex |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 1930 mm |