1966 Subaru 360 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 585 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Subaru 360 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | 360 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 415 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2510 mm |
