1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 6 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Morris Minor weights approximately 420 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, 1966 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 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 | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Mazda | Morris |
Model | R 360 | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 83.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 800 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 | 45 L |