2005 Buick Century vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2005 Buick Century and 2005 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Century (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Century weights approximately 95 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.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute. 2005 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Century | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
