1962 Subaru 360 vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1962 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1962 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, 2008 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Subaru 360 | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | 360 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 385 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
