Honda N360: Which Version to Choose?
The Honda N360 offers two closely matched versions: 0.4 MT and 0.4 AT. Both were produced from 1969 to 1970 and share the same 354 cm³ Gasoline engine, 27 hp output, 30 Nm of torque, FWD layout, 508 kg kerb weight, and 159 mm ground clearance. The decisive difference is the transmission: the 0.4 MT has a 4-speed Manual gearbox, while the 0.4 AT uses a 3-speed Automatic.
The Honda N360 offers two closely matched versions: 0.4 MT and 0.4 AT. Both were produced from 1969 to 1970 and share the same 354 cm³ Gasoline engine, 27 hp output, 30 Nm of torque, FWD layout, 508 kg kerb weight, and 159 mm ground clearance. The decisive difference is the transmission: the 0.4 MT has a 4-speed Manual gearbox, while the 0.4 AT uses a 3-speed Automatic. Choose the 0.4 MT if you prefer an extra forward gear and direct manual control; choose the 0.4 AT if Automatic operation matters more. The supplied data contains no price figures, so it cannot show how much extra either version cost or whether that difference represented good value.
Honda N360 generations compared
There is only one Honda N360 generation in the data, so buyers do not need to compare mechanical changes between generations. The 1 generation ran from 1967 to 1972 and was offered as a Sedan 2-doors. It contains two listed versions, 0.4 MT and 0.4 AT.
Both listed versions cover 1969 to 1970. No separate restyling is identified, and the specifications show no difference in engine output, torque, displacement, drive, kerb weight, ground clearance, or fuel-tank capacity. Consequently, the available comparison is between gearboxes rather than between generations or major specification updates.
Honda N360 engine and specs
The 0.4 MT and 0.4 AT use the same naturally aspirated engine specification. It is a 354 cm³ Gasoline unit with 2 Inline cylinders, 2 valves per cylinder, a Carburetor, and No boost. Its front, transverse placement accompanies FWD in both versions.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 MT | 27 hp (20 kW) at 8000 rpm | 30 Nm at 5500 rpm | 354 cm³ | Gasoline | 2 | Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | FWD |
| 0.4 AT | 27 hp (20 kW) at 8000 rpm | 30 Nm at 5500 rpm | 354 cm³ | Gasoline | 2 | Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | FWD |
Each engine has an 8.6 compression ratio and a 62.5 × 57.8 bore and stroke. Both versions specify 80 fuel. Their front suspension is Independent, spring, and their front brakes are Disc. Rear suspension and rear brake specifications are not measured.
Calculated from the supplied displacement and output, both versions produce approximately 76.3 hp per litre. Each also carries approximately 18.8 kg of kerb weight per horsepower. These ratios are identical because neither the rated power nor the kerb weight changes with the gearbox.
The transmission is therefore the only listed mechanical distinction between the versions. The 0.4 MT provides 4 forward gears, which is one more than the 3-speed 0.4 AT. The data does not include gear ratios, so it cannot establish how their gearing differs in practice.
Honda N360 performance, mpg, and economy
The supplied information does not contain measured acceleration, maximum-speed, or fuel-consumption results for either version.
| Version | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 MT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
| 0.4 AT | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured | not measured |
An mpg figure cannot be calculated because no measured fuel-consumption value is provided. The identical 27 hp engines and 508 kg kerb weights also do not prove identical acceleration or economy: the gearboxes differ, and no relevant test results are available. The environmental class is not measured for both 0.4 MT and 0.4 AT.
Honda N360 dimensions and weight
Both Honda N360 versions have a kerb weight of 508 kg, ground clearance of 159 mm, and a 26-litre fuel tank. Gross weight is not measured, and wheel sizes are not measured.
| Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 MT | 508 kg | not measured | 159 mm | 26 litres | not measured |
| 0.4 AT | 508 kg | not measured | 159 mm | 26 litres | not measured |
The listed weight difference between the versions is 0 kg, the ground-clearance difference is 0 mm, and the tank-capacity difference is 0 litres. Neither choice therefore buys a documented advantage in these areas.
Honda N360 problems and reliability data
Problems and reliability are not measured in the supplied data. There are no figures for failure rates, service intervals, repair frequency, durability, or maintenance costs for either 0.4 MT or 0.4 AT. It would therefore be unsupported to declare one transmission more reliable or less expensive to maintain.
The specification data can narrow the choice to Manual versus Automatic, but it cannot replace an inspection of an individual car. No condition, mileage, history, or price information is supplied for either version.
Which Honda N360 version should you buy?
The 0.4 MT is the clearer choice for a buyer who wants the greatest number of forward gears in the catalogue data. Its 4-speed Manual transmission has one more gear than the 3-speed Automatic in the 0.4 AT. It gives up nothing in the listed engine or chassis figures: output remains 27 hp, torque remains 30 Nm, kerb weight remains 508 kg, ground clearance remains 159 mm, and tank capacity remains 26 litres.
The 0.4 AT is the appropriate choice when an Automatic gearbox is the priority. It matches the 0.4 MT’s 354 cm³ displacement, 27 hp, 30 Nm, FWD system, 508 kg kerb weight, 159 mm clearance, and 26-litre tank. Its measurable trade-off in the available specifications is a 3-speed transmission instead of the Manual version’s 4 speeds.
Neither version can be recommended on the basis of faster acceleration, higher top speed, better mpg, lower CO₂ output, lower price, or greater reliability because all of those comparisons are not measured. On the numbers provided, the buying decision is simple: select 0.4 MT for 4-speed Manual control, or 0.4 AT for 3-speed Automatic operation.