2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1979 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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Subaru |
Model | Phantom | Rex |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 543 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 1930 mm |