2009 BMW M6 vs. 1965 Mazda R 360
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mazda R 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mazda R 360 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1965 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | M6 | R 360 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
