1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B3000 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Buick Riviera | 2004 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |
