1996 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B4000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 4,029 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Because 2005 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B4000 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 2005 Mazda B4000 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | B4000 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |