1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1965 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1965 ZAZ 966 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 887 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 ZAZ 966 (27 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 ZAZ 966 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 360 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, 1965 ZAZ 966 (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 ZAZ 966 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 | 1965 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Mazda | ZAZ |
| Model | R 360 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2170 mm |
