1998 Buick Century vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Century weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Century | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Century | Tribute |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1514 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4442 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |