1980 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 184 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
