1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1961 Subaru 360 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Fiat 1400 (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Fiat 1400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1961 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, 1956 Fiat 1400 (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1400 | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 1400 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
