1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 48 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (457 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 765 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | C |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 457 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
