1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Renault 10 (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Renault 10 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 406 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 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 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | R 360 | 10 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
