1981 Subaru Rex vs. 1981 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 1981 Subaru Rex and 1981 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 543 cc (2 cylinders), 1981 Subaru Rex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Subaru Rex (31 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Subaru Rex should accelerate faster than 1981 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 141 kg more than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Because 1981 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Suzuki Jimny 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Suzuki Jimny (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Rex | 1981 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Subaru | Suzuki |
| Model | Rex | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 543 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
