1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, 2001 Subaru WX 01 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Because 2001 Subaru WX 01 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | GTO | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
