1980 Bitter SC vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 935 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bitter SC | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Bitter | Subaru |
Model | SC | 360 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 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 | 1350 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |