1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1976 Fiat 131 is newer by 16 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 131 (137 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 615 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, 1976 Fiat 131 (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 131 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | 131 | R 360 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |