1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 34 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 157 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. 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) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3200 mm |
