1986 Mazda 929 vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mazda 929 weights approximately 1241 kg more than 1965 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 Mazda 929 (259 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mazda 929 | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | 929 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1770 mm |
