1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 52 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 971 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | R 360 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
