1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Caprice | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
