1985 Bitter SC vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 25 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 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 1235 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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | SC | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1770 mm |
