1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 2300 and 1961 Mazda R 360 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 886 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 2300 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
