1998 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1967 Subaru 360
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (362 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1967 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1967 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Subaru 360. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1967 Subaru 360 has manual transmission. 1967 Subaru 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz S | 1967 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | S | 360 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5786 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |