1961 Mazda R 360 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 51 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 1315 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Mazda | Aston Martin |
| Model | R 360 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
