1988 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 447 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Electra. 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Electra | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Electra | Tribute |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |