Japan vs Japan — 1996 vs 1958
| Impreza WRX STI 22B | 360 Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 16 hp |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 18 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 2,212 cc | 356 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5 sec | 0.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 155 mph | 62 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 12.9 sec | 0.0 sec |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Length | 4,365 mm | 2,990 mm |
| Units Produced | 424 | 392,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | $450,000 | $25,000 |
| Collectibility | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Rarity | 10/10 | 7/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B brings more power, higher top speed, greater rarity to the table, and the 1958 Subaru 360 Deluxe answers with quicker acceleration, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Subaru has long offered a diverse lineup, and comparing the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B with the 1958 Subaru 360 Deluxe highlights the breadth of the marque's engineering philosophy. The 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B holds a clear advantage in raw power with 280 hp compared to 16 hp, a 264-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Subaru Impreza uses a Flat-4 Turbo DOHC 16V displacing 2,212 cc, while the Subaru 360 relies on a Flat-2 2-stroke with 356 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1958 Subaru 360 Deluxe edges ahead at 0.0 seconds versus 4.5 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 424 units built, the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B is considerably scarcer than the Subaru 360's 392,000 examples. On the collector market, the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 22B commands a significant premium over the 1958 Subaru 360 Deluxe, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.