1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Mazda 626
To start off, 1993 Mazda 626 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 195 more horse power than 1993 Mazda 626. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 680 kg more than 1993 Mazda 626. 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 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda 626. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1993 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | 626 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |