1970 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Riviera (265 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Riviera weights approximately 436 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6, 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, 1970 Buick Riviera (522 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Riviera | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
