1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1961 Mazda R 360 and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 949 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Mazda R 360 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R 360 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
