1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 770 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Corolla | Forester |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1068 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2615 mm |
