1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1963 Fiat 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,481 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 840 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, 1963 Fiat 1500 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 1500 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1780 mm |
