1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1958 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 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 335 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
