1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1966 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1966 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 910 kg more than 1966 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1966 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | Familia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
