1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 530 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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan 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 | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Mazda | TVR |
| Model | R 360 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 68 L |
