1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 14 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 1231 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.
Because 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 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 | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | R 360 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2700 mm |
