1960 Peugeot 203 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 737 kg more than 1959 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, 1960 Peugeot 203 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Peugeot 203 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Peugeot | Subaru |
Model | 203 | 360 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 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 | 1122 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |