1958 Subaru 360 vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 441 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 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 | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | 360 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 549 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
