1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 875 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 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Mazda | Talbot |
Model | R 360 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |