1960 Mazda R 360 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 53 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 597 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1895 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 979 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 1001 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 80 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3165 mm |
