1986 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 69 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1986 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Corvette | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
