1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Luce. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 980 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
