1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1986 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda RX-7 (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera.
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, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mazda RX-7. (246 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mazda RX-7. 1976 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1986 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1986 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Riviera | 1986 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |