1978 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 32 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 366 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 1978 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Estate | Tribute |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4442 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2619 mm |