1993 Rover 200 vs. 1962 Subaru 360
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rover 200 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1962 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Rover 200 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Rover 200 | 1962 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 200 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 61.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1780 mm |
