1996 BMW 523 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1996 BMW 523 is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 523 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 1165 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, 1996 BMW 523 (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 523 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
