1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 27 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 2086 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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur 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 | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Mazda | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | R 360 | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 99.1 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 | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 108 L |
