1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1966 Subaru 360
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 12 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 475 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.
Because 1966 Subaru 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Subaru 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1966 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | 360 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
