1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
