2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Subaru 360
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1967 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1967 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Corvette | 360 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
