1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 50 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1579 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.
Because 1960 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot 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 | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Mazda | Honda |
| Model | R 360 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
