1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 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, 1958 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | 1000 | R 360 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |