1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Opel Admiral is newer by 11 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 1095 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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral 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 | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Mazda | Opel |
| Model | R 360 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
