1968 Mazda R-100 vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 6 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 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mazda R-100 weights approximately 420 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, 1968 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda R-100 | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | R-100 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1963 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1780 mm |
