1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 49 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 950 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | R 360 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |
