1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1961 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Subaru 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (447 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Trail Duster | 360 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1780 mm |
