1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1981 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1981 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1555 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 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1981 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Discovery | Rex |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 1930 mm |