2005 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 47 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 831 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Carrera GT | 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 330 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 | 1380 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 64 L |
