1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 32 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1150 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 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 | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mazda | Porsche |
| Model | R 360 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.9 mm |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
