1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 34 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 880 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, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | R 360 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86.1 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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2530 mm |