1976 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1963 Subaru 360
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 359 cc (2 cylinders), 1976 Mitsubishi Minica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica (27 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mitsubishi Minica should accelerate faster than 1963 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Subaru 360 (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (28 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Subaru 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | 1963 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Minica | 360 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 359 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
