1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 34 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 2,615 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 920 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | R 360 | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
