1981 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 20 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 710 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (149 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Mazda Cosmo | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | Cosmo | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1770 mm |
