1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1965 Avanti Avanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1080 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Mazda | Avanti |
| Model | R 360 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 95 L |
