2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1960 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 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 (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1737 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Mazda R 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1960 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mazda |
| Model | Defender | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 89 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 55 L |
