1998 GMC Safari vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 38 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1575 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1998 GMC Safari | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | GMC | Mazda |
Model | Safari | R 360 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |