1958 Subaru 360 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 171 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Subaru 360 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | 360 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 354 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 549 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2290 mm |