1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Mazda 110 S
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 110 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 110 S 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 94 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 110 S. (108 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 110 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 740 kg more than 1974 Mazda 110 S. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 110 S. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 110 S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1974 Mazda 110 S | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 110 S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2360 mm |
