1987 Fiat 126 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1987 Fiat 126 is newer by 27 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 652 cc (2 cylinders), 1987 Fiat 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat 126 (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat 126 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat 126 weights approximately 205 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, 1987 Fiat 126 (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat 126 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat 126 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | 126 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
