1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 40 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1360 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mazda | Buick |
Model | R 360 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |