1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 394 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Riviera | Tribute |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 266 Nm |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |