1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1160 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | R 360 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
