1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 1,000 cc (3 cylinders), 2010 Smart ForTwo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Smart ForTwo (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 460 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, 2010 Smart ForTwo (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mazda | Smart |
Model | R 360 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Size | 355 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 33 L |