1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux is newer by 41 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 801 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, 2006 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | R 360 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 22 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
