1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 344 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Roadmaster | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1996 | 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 | 256 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
