1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2007 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2007 Mazda Tribute is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 3 kg more than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2007 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Park Avenue | 2007 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Park Avenue | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2630 mm |
