1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 1972 Subaru R-2
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Subaru R-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Subaru R-2 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1972 Subaru R-2. (27 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Subaru R-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 638 kg more than 1972 Subaru R-2. 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Subaru R-2. (40 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Subaru R-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 1972 Subaru R-2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | R 390 GT1 | R-2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 1930 mm |
