1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 881 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, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Scimitar 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 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | R 360 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |
