1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 205 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, 1959 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
