1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Mazda 121
To start off, 1993 Mazda 121 is newer by 25 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 234 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 121. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1993 Mazda 121. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Mazda 121, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 121. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1993 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 121 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 43 L |
