1962 Mazda R 360 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1962 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 718 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 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 | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | R 360 | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2730 mm |
