1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2012 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 38 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, 2012 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Mazda CX-9.
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, 2012 Mazda CX-9, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda CX-9. (366 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2012 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2875 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
