2005 Honda S2000 vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 is newer by 26 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 791 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda S2000 | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | S2000 | Rex |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1930 mm |
