1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 25 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1386 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
