2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Subaru 360 weights approximately 59 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Caterham | Subaru |
Model | 7 | 360 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1780 mm |