1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1958 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Mirada | 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1780 mm |
