1977 Buick Electra vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 17 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 1405 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1770 mm |
