1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1225 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.
Because 1981 Subaru Rex is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Subaru Rex. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1981 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1981 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Park Avenue | Rex |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 1930 mm |