1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 31 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Laurel 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, 1991 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Laurel 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 | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | R 360 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2680 mm |