1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Mazda CX-9

To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 44 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (273 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda CX-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.

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, 2012 Mazda CX-9, 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-9.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 2012 Mazda CX-9
Make Buick Mazda
Model Riviera CX-9
Year Released 1968 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 305 HP 273 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1963 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 5085 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1935 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1727 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2875 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 76 L


 

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