2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 799 cc (3 cylinders), 2002 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Smart ForTwo (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 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, 2002 Smart ForTwo (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | ForTwo | 360 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
