1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 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 88 more horse power than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (217 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
