1976 Buick Riviera vs. 1994 Mazda 626
To start off, 1994 Mazda 626 is newer by 18 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, 1976 Buick Riviera (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Mazda 626. (108 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1994 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Riviera weights approximately 545 kg more than 1994 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Riviera (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Riviera | 1994 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 626 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
