1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2010 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Concerto | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2619 mm |
