2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1982 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1982 Subaru Rex. (36 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1906 kg more than 1982 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Subaru Rex. (54 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 1982 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | LR3 | Rex |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
