1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 20 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360.
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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1960 Mazda R 360 has manual transmission. 1960 Mazda R 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Mazda R 360 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | R 360 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2350 mm |
