2002 Caterham Superlight R vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2002 Caterham Superlight R is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Caterham Superlight R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Caterham Superlight R (190 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Caterham Superlight R should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Caterham Superlight R weights approximately 110 kg more than 1963 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 Caterham Superlight R (203 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mazda R 360. (23 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Caterham Superlight R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Caterham Superlight R | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | Superlight R | R 360 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 23 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 2990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 1770 mm |