1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 1444 kg more than 1961 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
| Model | V8 Saloon | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 55 L |
