2008 BMW 525 vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 45 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 1365 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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 525 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
