1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1977 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
Model | 75 | Rex |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1930 mm |