1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 647 kg more than 1966 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 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
Make | McLaren | Subaru |
Model | F1 LM | 360 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1810 mm |