1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 397 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (271 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Fleetwood | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |
