1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1962 Subaru 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 158 kg more than 1962 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, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Abarth | Subaru |
| Model | Bialbero | 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 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 | 543 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
