1980 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 721 kg more than 1958 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 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Bluebird | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Bluebird | 360 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1780 mm |
