1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1960 Mazda R 360.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 16 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1770 mm |
