1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 19 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 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1065 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
