2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1963 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Bristol | Subaru |
| Model | Fighter | 360 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 64 L |
