1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (82 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | Familia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |