1999 Buick Riviera vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Riviera 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 51 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. 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) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Riviera | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
