1962 Renault 8 vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1962 Renault 8 and 1962 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Renault 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Renault 8 (47 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Renault 8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Renault 8 weights approximately 355 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Renault 8 | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 8 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1780 mm |
