1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | Luce |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2618 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2590 mm |
