1968 Renault 6 vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, both 1968 Renault 6 and 1968 Subaru 360 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Renault 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Renault 6 (47 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Renault 6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Subaru 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Subaru 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Renault 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault 6 (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Renault 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 6 | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 6 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
