1962 Mazda R 360 vs. 1975 Mini MK III
To start off, 1975 Mini MK III is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mini MK III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mini MK III (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mini MK III should accelerate faster than 1962 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mini MK III weights approximately 230 kg more than 1962 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Mini MK III (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Mini MK III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Mazda R 360 | 1975 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Mazda | Mini |
| Model | R 360 | MK III |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 355 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
