1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1966 Subaru 360 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 903 cc, 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Ardea 3 | 360 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 356 cc |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 64 L |