1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Celica weights approximately 790 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, 1986 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Celica 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 | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | R 360 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2620 mm |
