1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Subaru Rex
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1977 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1977 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Subaru Rex. (39 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Subaru Rex. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1977 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1977 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Azure | Rex |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1930 mm |
