1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1350 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJS | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
