1969 Seat 124 vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1969 Seat 124 is newer by 3 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 124 weights approximately 515 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Seat 124 | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Seat | Subaru |
| Model | 124 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 1810 mm |
