1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2007 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2007 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 47 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 970 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, 2007 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ascari KZ1 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 | 2007 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ascari |
| Model | R 360 | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2636 mm |
