1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 600 (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Fiat 600 (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 600 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
