1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Mazda R 360 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 803 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Morris Minor (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 407 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, 1955 Morris Minor (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mazda R 360 | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Mazda | Morris |
| Model | R 360 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 22 L |
