1963 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 187 more horse power than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 750 kg more than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |