2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,788 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Morgan 44 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Morgan | Subaru |
| Model | 44 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
