1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 28 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (217 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
