1965 Subaru 360 vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Subaru 360 | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
| Model | 360 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 415 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
