1990 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 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 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 846 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 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda RX-7 | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Mazda |
| Model | RX-7 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2616 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1770 mm |
