1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | 125 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
