1965 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Subaru 360
To start off, 1967 Subaru 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 498 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 500 (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1967 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 500 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 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, 1965 Fiat 500 (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 500 | 1967 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
