1958 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 479 cc (2 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mazda R 360 (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mazda R 360 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 500 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360.
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 Fiat 500 (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 500 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
