1989 Subaru Rex vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1989 Subaru Rex and 1989 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Rex. (31 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Vauxhall Astra (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Rex. (43 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Subaru Rex | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Subaru | Vauxhall |
| Model | Rex | Astra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 544 cc | 1700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 43 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
