1980 Mazda 929 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 767 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mazda 929 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | 929 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1780 mm |
