1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1967 Mini Countryman
To start off, 1967 Mini Countryman is newer by 7 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Mini Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mini Countryman (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mini Countryman should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mini Countryman weights approximately 280 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.
Because 1960 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Mini Countryman (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mini Countryman 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 | 1967 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | R 360 | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2140 mm |
