1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1995 Nissan Presea is newer by 35 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Presea (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Presea weights approximately 710 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 1960 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Nissan Presea (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Presea 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 | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | R 360 | Presea |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2590 mm |