1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda AZ-1. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda AZ-1 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2240 mm |
