1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1965 Subaru 360 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 478 cc (2 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 20 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 500 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360.
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, 1965 Subaru 360 (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Subaru 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 64 L |
