1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster 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 698 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Smart Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360.
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, 2000 Smart Roadster (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Smart |
| Model | R 360 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 89 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2370 mm |
