1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6

To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 38 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 30 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.

Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6. (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
Make Buick Mazda
Model Riviera MazdaSpeed6
Year Released 1968 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 2262 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 60 L