1971 Renault 10 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 12 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1959 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 10 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | 10 | 360 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |