1968 Morgan 4 vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1968 Morgan 4 and 1968 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Morgan 4 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morgan 4 | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Morgan | Subaru |
| Model | 4 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1810 mm |
