1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 788 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | 616 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
