1995 BMW 528 vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 34 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 1195 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 528 | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 528 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
