1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 26 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 82 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 810 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | Familia |
Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |