1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 14 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Subaru 360.
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, 1959 Subaru 360 (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Subaru 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 500 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | 500 | 360 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |