1977 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1963 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1770 mm |
