1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1972 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1972 Mazda Luce is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera 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 235 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 850 kg more than 1972 Mazda Luce. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1972 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | Luce |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
