1983 Maserati 420 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 24 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati 420 weights approximately 795 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, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | 420 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1180 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1780 mm |
