1976 Lancia Stratos vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1976 Lancia Stratos is newer by 11 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 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 596 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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lancia Stratos | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Stratos | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
