1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Mazda MX-6
To start off, both 1987 Buick Riviera and 1987 Mazda MX-6 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (110 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda MX-6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Riviera weights approximately 341 kg more than 1987 Mazda MX-6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda MX-6. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda MX-6. 1987 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1987 Mazda MX-6 has manual transmission. 1987 Mazda MX-6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Riviera | 1987 Mazda MX-6 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | MX-6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |