1963 Mazda R 360 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1986 Toyota Supra 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1177 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 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra 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 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | R 360 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 380 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
