1968 Subaru 360 vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Subaru 360 is newer by 2 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 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Subaru 360 | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | 360 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 415 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
