1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1963 Mini MK I

To start off, both 1963 Mazda R 360 and 1963 Mini MK I were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mini MK I is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mini MK I (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mini MK I should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mini MK I weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 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 1963 Mazda R 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Mini MK I, 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, 1963 Mini MK I (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Mini MK I will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.

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