1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
