1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 22 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1375 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | R 360 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3030 mm |
