1965 Renault 10 vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1965 Renault 10 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Renault 10 (42 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Renault 10 weights approximately 390 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, 1965 Renault 10 (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Renault 10 | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 10 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1780 mm |
