2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (207 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Mazda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tribute | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
