1978 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 373 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
