1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Carina weights approximately 566 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina 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 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mazda | Toyota |
Model | R 360 | Carina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2430 mm |