1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 30 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1635 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom 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 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | R 360 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2950 mm |
