1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 26 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 955 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | 300 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 1780 mm |
