1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1105 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 Mercedes-Benz C (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 89 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
