1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2003 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2003 Subaru Outback is newer by 35 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 211 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Outback.
Because 2003 Subaru Outback 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, 2003 Subaru Outback 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Outback. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2003 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | GTO | Outback |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
