1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 6 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | LeSabre | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
