1965 Mazda R 360 vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, both 1965 Mazda R 360 and 1965 TVR Trident were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1965 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1965 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 TVR Trident weights approximately 786 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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mazda R 360. (22 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mazda R 360.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Mazda R 360 | 1965 TVR Trident | |
Make | Mazda | TVR |
Model | R 360 | Trident |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 22 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 384 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1770 mm | 2290 mm |