1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 36 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 1246 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | R 360 | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2730 mm |
