1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 140 weights approximately 886 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.
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, 1970 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mazda R 360 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Mazda | Volvo |
Model | R 360 | 140 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2610 mm |