2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1961 Subaru 360
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,306 cc, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1961 Subaru 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1961 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Mazda | Subaru |
| Model | RX-8 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
