1994 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1994 BMW 730 is newer by 13 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 730 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 730 weights approximately 1145 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, 1994 BMW 730 (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 730 | Rex |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 1930 mm |
