2006 Smart Roadster vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 48 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 696 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Smart Roadster (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart Roadster weights approximately 416 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, 2006 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Smart Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Smart Roadster | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Smart | Subaru |
| Model | Roadster | 360 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 64 L |
