1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 39 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1924 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | R 360 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 94 L |
