1997 Buick Riviera vs. 1999 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1999 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Buick Riviera. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Riviera.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Riviera | 1999 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2610 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
