1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is newer by 8 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 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 1380 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | R 360 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 102 L |
