2004 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1443 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 62 L |
