1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 980 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Camaro | Rex |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 1930 mm |
