1986 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 25 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1961 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 1505 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1961 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |
