1981 Subaru Rex vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 915 kg more than 1981 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Subaru Rex | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Rex | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 544 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1930 mm | 3090 mm |
