1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 205 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 785 kg more than 1970 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | Luce |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |
