1976 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1499 kg more than 1961 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1961 Subaru 360 has manual transmission. 1961 Subaru 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Estate | 360 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1780 mm |
