1959 Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 633 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 600 (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 600 weights approximately 365 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 Fiat 600 (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
