1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 18 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 120 more horse power than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2430 mm |