1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 573 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac GTO | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
Model | GTO | 360 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6548 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 61.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 60 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |