2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 2173 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Subaru Rex. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Defender | Rex |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1930 mm |
