1983 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 304 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (183 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Electra | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |
