1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 50 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 905 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.
Because 1961 Mazda R 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman 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 | 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | R 360 | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
