1980 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 29 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 600 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 1980 Buick Electra 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
