1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1210 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 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 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Mazda | Porsche |
Model | R 360 | 928 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 23 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.9 mm |
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 | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |