2003 Caterham 7 vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 43 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Caterham 7 (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Caterham 7 weights approximately 120 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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Caterham | Mazda |
| Model | 7 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 80 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 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 |
