1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1978 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1978 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 625 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Holden Commodore | 1978 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Rex |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 1930 mm |
