1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1968 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Holden Commodore | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1810 mm |
