2003 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2004 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Regal weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (266 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Regal | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
