1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1974 Mazda 110 S is newer by 6 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 197 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1974 Mazda 110 S. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 110 S. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1974 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
