1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1968 Simca 1301
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1301 weights approximately 615 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 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 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 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | R 360 | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
