1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1963 Subaru 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 885 kg more than 1963 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, 1961 Fiat Berline (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Berline | 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
