1980 Buick Estate 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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Estate | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
