1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Mazda Activehicle
To start off, 1999 Mazda Activehicle is newer by 31 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 90 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda Activehicle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Activehicle will offer significantly more control. 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 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Activehicle. (278 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Activehicle.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Mazda Activehicle | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | Activehicle |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |