1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1976 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1976 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Subaru Rex. (38 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1976 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | Alfa 6 | Rex |
Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1930 mm |