1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mazda R 360 (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mazda R 360 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 500 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1965 Mazda R 360.
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, 1967 Fiat 500 (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 500 | R 360 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 55 L |