1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1981 Reliant SE6 is newer by 21 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), 1981 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 870 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, 1981 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant SE6 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 | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | R 360 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2650 mm |
