1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1966 Subaru 360 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1966 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.
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1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Town & Country | 360 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1966 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |