1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 29 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1760 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.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | R 360 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2740 mm |
