1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1962 Simca 1000
To start off, 1965 Mazda R 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 944 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Simca 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Simca 1000 (51 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Simca 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Simca 1000 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1965 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, 1962 Simca 1000 (73 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Simca 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Mazda R 360 | 1962 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Mazda | Simca |
| Model | R 360 | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
