2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 42 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1530 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mazda |
Model | Vanquish | R 360 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 63 mm |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 89 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 1770 mm |